42/200 14th D.L.I.repulsed two enemy counter-attacks. Attack by 14th D.L.I.and 11th Essex in conjunction with 46th Division--latter unable to attack Narwhal trench on account of uncut wire--11th Essex unable to get on--14th D.L.I. 1st Leicesters relieved 14th D.L.I .-- 9th Suffolks lent to 16th Infantry Brigade--position became stationary with enemy in Nash Alley. Small enemy raid dispersed and an identification obtained. G.O.C.71st Infantry Brigade assumed command Loos Sector vice G.O.C.16th Infantry Brigade to northern sector of Division. |